Oct. 12: 'Argo'

Calling it now: After directing the excellent "Gone Baby Gone" and "The Town," Ben Affleck will break into the best picture race, and possibly the best director race, with this action/comedy/drama/history/hostage epic (co-starring John Goodman, Bryan Cranston and Kyle Chandler), based on a true story. What, you've seen too many of those lately?

Calling it now: After directing the excellent "Gone Baby Gone" and "The Town," Ben Affleck will break into the best picture race, and possibly the best director race, with this action/comedy/drama/history/hostage epic (co-starring John Goodman, Bryan Cranston and Kyle Chandler), based on a true story. What, you've seen too many of those lately?

Calling it now: After directing the excellent "Gone Baby Gone" and "The Town," Ben Affleck will break into the best picture race, and possibly the best director race, with this action/comedy/drama/history/hostage epic (co-starring John Goodman, Bryan Cranston and Kyle Chandler), based on a true story. What, you've seen too many of those lately?